Only after some time, I realize that it was only an empty street in front of me, and the figure I longed is long gone. I regained my sense and walked back after calling up for the map from the system.
Earlier, when I got out of my room, I didn’t get the chance to examine this place. Now, as I slowly walked back, I finally got the chance to take a look at this Game of World.
The sky of this place is dark. In fact, I couldn’t call it a sky. It was as if there was only endless darkness above where the lights didn’t reach. As for the streets around me, it was decorated with neon lights as if it was cyberpunk dystopia. I also started to look at the sign and found out that it was mostly entertainment facilities such as pubs, eatery, and brothels.
Strangely enough, I didn’t feel the urge to drink, eat, or even play with the girls. At least, not for now. It is probably because my current body is only a virtual one, and all of that basic needs are nonexistent. Just like what Sylvia said earlier, some people might choose to indulge in alcohol, food, and s*x only because they want to feel that they are still alive.
Even for me, I still feel that all of this is a dream. Too unbelievable to be true, yet I am now walking through these streets, feeling the chill of the nights and the hard ground under my feet.
“I wonder how Natalie is.”
The first thing that crossed my mind was my sister. I hope that she is doing okay and WIC fulfilled its promise. However, with me locked up in this virtual reality, why should they even treat my sister since I can’t even sue them or do anything to them.
“100 coins. I wonder when I could come out.”
As I walked back, I had more time to think, and I also asked the system a lot of questions. After all, I have started to accept the fact that this place might be my home for the near future until I could gather 100 coins to get out of this place.
“System, how many players have made it out of this place so far?”
『Since the World of Game was first established, three people have traded 100 coins for a ticket to the outside world.』
“And, how long since this place was first established?”
『The World of Game has been online for 1467 days, 23 hours, 5 minutes, and 33 seconds.』
“When was the last person to trade 100 coins for their freedom’s ticket?”
『It was two years ago.』
Hearing there have been three people that got out of this place, I feel there is hope for me to return to reality. However, since this place has been up for almost five years and the last person to get out was two years ago, I believe that the average time needed would be one to two years to get out. Not to mention, the WIC must have done something behind the scene to make it harder to gather coins as time goes by.
I mean, they have gone through such an extent to kidnap people here to the World of Game, and there’s no way they would let us go easily. As my thoughts wandered and I thought about many things, I realized that the sight in front of me looked familiar as I almost reached my place.
The housing for players doesn’t look too shabby from the outside. It was a ten-story apartment with lots of room inside. I asked the system for my room, and it was number 5 on the 6th floor. To be honest, for me that has been dealing with not so well-off living conditions, having my own apartment room is like a dream.
However, before I stepped into the apartment, I suddenly came to a realization. Since I’ve just arrived in this place, I need to get myself familiar with the surroundings and get to know how the game works in this place.
As I turned my body and looked at the bustling streets, I suddenly heard something familiar near my ear.
“I’ll give you an unforgettable night for only one coin. You won’t regret it in your life. Young man, why don’t you accompany this big sister? I promise that I will give you the best night of your life.”
Feeling a touch of a slender hand on my shoulder and a sensual breath on my ear, I feel like my legs are going soft. I turned my body and found a woman in heavy makeup blowing a kiss in the air. She couldn’t be described as beautiful. However, her whole body is exuding sensuality. She definitely knows her ways around men and is full of experience.
“Little brother, why do you look so stunned? Are you smitten with my looks? Or, perhaps, you are a virgin?”
Hearing her voice, I immediately returned from being shocked and replied.
“Ah, it’s just I was thinking of something. You definitely look great but can’t I just go to a brothel and receive a service for free? Also, I’m not a virgin.”
Hearing my reply, the woman is silent for a bit before laughing.
“Haha. Now I know why you don’t look familiar. You must be new here. Little brother, indeed, you can go to the brothel and enjoy the service they provide. However, they are all just artificial intelligence. Their response wasn’t that great, and they lacked emotions. Of course, fooling around with them once or twice will be able to help you release some pent-up urges. However, you will soon get bored of them. They are just s*x dolls and can’t give you real pleasure. As for me, I guarantee that you will forget about everything and feel as if you’re in seventh heaven.”
After the woman’s explanation, I can somehow imagine the lack of expression of the girls inside the brothel. I can also understand why this woman in front of me is offering her service. However, suddenly I feel something is out of place.